Trump is a transactional president, and US companies could profit if the country aligns with Russia – or backs Ukraine, depending on what is involved for the US.
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America’s allies are preparing to have to fend for themselves against not just their traditional foes, but also a predatory Washington.
It’s been a whirlwind week in Washington, but our experts are here to help navigate the big stories.
Trump’s foreign policy plans are likely to shake up current world alliances.
Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking credit for the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. It is expected to take effect one day before Biden leaves office.
The US ambassador to the UN has considerable power and influence over US international affairs.
The Danish-controlled island is coveted by some external actors who see the vast territory as a vector for precious minerals and great-power politics.
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
The incoming US president, Donald Trump, has refused to rule out taking control of the Panama Canal by force.
Trump’s incoming administration could create certain risks for Germany, including putting more pressure on its weak economy.
The US has been involved in Syria in several important ways, including sanctioning Bashar al-Assad’s government for more than a decade.
Traditional ideals of gender roles hark back to a time of extreme American nationalist sentiment in the face of a significant international threat.
The opposition’s win in Somaliland’s election could help the breakaway state cement its place as a democratic state in a volatile region.
Donald Trump has vowed to bring peace to Ukraine. But talk of a ‘deal’ has led to questions over Trump’s commitment to Kyiv.
If the US is serious about the doctrine of equal partnership, it must stop treating Africa as an afterthought.
The record shows some sharp divisions between the Trump and Biden administrations on Europe, but also some continuity in how both view China.
Washington has had little luck in its calls for de-escalation in the Middle East. Is America’s ‘ironclad’ support for Israel part of the problem?
The types of smiles that politicians display can give us insights into their personalities and how they’ll lead.
Donald Trump often speaks of an America in decline. Kamala Harris counters with a rival emotional appeal centered around excitement and joy.
The Pentagon is preparing for what it calls ‘great power competition’ among the US, Russia and China.
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